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honorary

 

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Adjective honorary has 1 sense
  1. honorary - given as an honor without the normal duties; "an honorary degree"
    Antonym:
    earned (indirect, via unearned)

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honorary

adjective

Sense 1:

Bestowed as an honor or recognition, without any accompanying privileges or responsibilities.

Example sentence: The retiring principal was awarded the honorary title of Principal Emeritus.

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Sense 2:

Receiving an honor, typically by serving in a ceremonial role.

Example sentence: The governor appointed him as an honorary ambassador to represent the state.

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Sense 3:

Used to describe a degree, position, or membership granted as a mark of esteem, even though it is not earned.

Example sentence: She proudly holds an honorary doctorate from a prestigious university.

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honorary

noun

Sense 1:

A person who receives an honor or award for a notable achievement.

Example sentence: The organization presented the Nobel Prize winner with a plaque and declared him an honorary.

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